2007-02-05 19:24:18 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It works for me!....I use a technique called visualization. All top athletes use it to improve thier performance..it involves "walking" through a set of actions or a specific emotional response in your mind and then practicing it until it becomes second nature...do the same for happiness...think about being happy in a specific situation...try it a few times and when the real event happens you will be better prepared...does'nt work all the time...but it's better than being sad....
2007-02-05 19:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by Doodie 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
From your question, it may be inferred that you want to become happy in reality, not in a pretending way. Therefore, pretending to be happy, like appearing happy in public wont make you "really" happy, instead, it will just overshadow reality like a drug. Instead, happiness needs to be found in the "reality." To do so, you need to have a positive outlook on things, have a balanced life, and get lots of support from loved ones. The "happiest" state according to Buddhism, is to reach what is called enlightenment, or Nirvana.
With all the different possibilities, be sceptical of the different techniques, which many experts claim can have greatly negative impacts.
2007-02-05 19:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by Esse Est Percipi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually yes! There are various mechanisms in the body that do this. If you smile, even if it is a pretend smile, your body produces endorphins, hormones that give a feel-good buzz. If you laugh, even a faked laugh, the body does the same. Watching a funny movie or having a joke with friends will improve your well being even if it doesn't change any circumstances. Laughter therapy is used in some ground breaking clinics for depression and anxiety.
2007-02-05 19:34:20 · answer #3 · answered by Vivienne T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no my dear pretence is false look at what is happy and what is sad and work on the positives and loose the negatives if you pretend to be happy and act happy when the acting stops it is much worse a situation so don't pretend confront the issues that are making you sad? Dave
2007-02-05 20:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by Psycho Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to pretend to be happy will not make you happy. it will only make you more miserable than before. the best way to be happy is to find out the things that can satisfy your desires (like picking flowers, watching a movie with friends, etc) and you can work on your happiness from there.
2007-02-05 19:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by amurojayxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The secret of being " HAPPY " is makeing other people feel happy then in turn, this makes you feel happy on the in side which then shows on the outside. The main secret is, to enjoy life.
2007-02-06 03:55:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you won't i pretend to love some for a long time think i fell in love with them never did and all it did was get alot of people hurt and i had two kids out of a loveless marries. so don't pretent to be happy when your not go find happy ness it out there i know i find it after 18 years don't wait as long as i did. lol and luck.
2007-02-05 19:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, But there is a way, Pick a tune one you REALLY love, and really listen to it, Listen to it when you are happy, Then after a while when you are really down [The Black Dog] and listen to that tune it will cheer you up, I use La Cucaracha it helps me see the sunshine
2007-02-05 19:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course not! pretending to be happy is just "pretend". in the back of your mind, you still know your unhappy.
2007-02-05 19:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by girl23 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bit more complex than that but basically it is a good start. Put a smile on your face and 'act as if' and slowly you will start to feel like that. (It's based on a theory caledd the 'facial feedback hypothesis' )
2007-02-05 19:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋